Course - Genetics and Evolution - BI2017
BI2017 - Genetics and Evolution
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | C |
Course content
The course covers different aspects of mechanisms of evolutionary change over short (microevolution) and long (macroevolution) time periods. This includes topics such as population genetics, gene mapping, quantitative genetics, molecular evolutionary biology, phylogenetic analysis, and the genetics of speciation. The course comprises lectures, exercises, an assignment, and some discussions based on scientific literature.
Learning outcome
After completing the course the student should understand and be able to explain fundamental terminology and concepts in the fields of genetics and evolution. The student should have a good understanding of central concepts in population and quantitative genetics. He/she should also understand the basic scientific methods, including data analysis, used in these fields, and be able to carry out simple analyses using empirical population genetics and quantitative genetics data. He/she should be able to combine this knowledge to interpret results from studies in population and quantitative genetics. The student should be capable of reflect on the outcome of genetic and evolutionary studies on a general level and evaluate their biological significance.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures (ca. 32 hours), exercises (ca. 14 hours), seminar discussions. During the exercises the students analyze data and interpret results from different studies in evolution. The analytical part is to a large extent performed using the statistical software R. For the obligatory semester assignment, students analyze empirical data and work in groups to write a report using the scientific method.
Compulsory assignments
- Semester assignemnt
Further on evaluation
In the case of 'fail' or 'retake', the final written examination needs to be taken again. The written exam can be changed to an oral exam in the semester when the course is not taught.
Appeals for reassessment apply to the final written examination
Recommended previous knowledge
BI 1001 or MOL 4010, BI 1003 or equivalent
Course materials
- Futuyma, DJ. & Kirkpatrick, M. 2022. Evolution. Sinauer (ISBN: 9781605357409).
- Lecture notes, compendia, and various scientific publications.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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BI2011 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
BI2040 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2008 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
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Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2023-12-14 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 Sluppenvegen 14 49 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"